Overview
Box Elevator is a baseline out-of-bounds quick hitter against man-to-man defense, designed to free shooters for clean catch-and-shoot opportunities. The action combines a cross screen into an elevator screen, giving two chances for open threes while flowing naturally back into half-court offense if the shot isn’t there.

Why it works
The cross screen distracts the defense with an immediate corner threat, while the elevator screen slams the door on the second defender, creating separation at the top of the key. With two strong shooters, the defense is forced to chase in multiple directions, often breaking down.

Teaching Points

• 2 must set a strong, physical screen for 3 before sprinting to the elevator.

• 3 must cut hard to the baseline corner, ready to shoot on the catch.

• 4 and 5 must close the elevator tightly to trap the defender.

• 2 must time the cut precisely through the elevator for the second shot.

Variations
If the defense covers both shots, 5 can flow directly into a step-up ball screen with 2, continuing into regular offensive actions.